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World Mythology - The Illustrated Guide (Paperback)
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World Mythology - The Illustrated Guide (Paperback)
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The great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental
events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss,
reconciliation, the cycle of the seasons. They speak to us of life
itself in voices still intelligible, yet compellingly strange and
distant. World Mythology offers readers an authoritative and
wide-ranging guide to these enduring mythological traditions,
combining the pure narrative of the myths themselves with the
background necessary for more complete understanding. Here, noted
mythology expert Roy Willis, brings together a team of nineteen
leading scholars navigate a clear path through the complexities of
myth as they distill the essence of each regional tradition and
focus on the most significant figures and the most enthralling
stories. All aspects of the world's key mythologies are covered,
from tales of warring deities and demons to stories of revenge and
metamorphosis; from accounts of lustful gods and star-crossed human
lovers to journeys in the underworld. All are told at length and
are accompanied by illuminating and readable introductory text.
Also included are summaries of important theories about the origins
and meaning of myth, and an examination of themes that recur across
a range of civilizations. Beautifully illustrated with more than
500 color photographs, works of art, charts, and maps, World
Mythology offers readers the most accessible guide yet to the
heritage of the world's imagination.
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